floor while novel foods can be placed near favored perches to increase acceptance. Another main component of cage furniture is perch which varies in sizes and materials. Perches that provide traction with a desirable degree of roughness for feet to keep claws from overgrowing and allow beak cleaning and shaping are ideal for juvenile birds. Sand-based manzanita is a popular material since it is difficult to destroy while providing a pleasant texture for chewing. Perches should be of varying diameter to provide exercise for their feet and legs. Natural nontoxic branches and fruit trees that have not been sprayed with pesticides are a safe choice. Other materials such as twisted cotton wood is also popular. The types of toys vary in size, material, and suitability to provide independent play for juvenile birds which may be grouped into categories of chewing, climbing, foot, and puzzles. It also provides an alternative outlet for birds to deflect aggression. Although toys should be readily provided for optimal physical enrichment, it may be visually overwhelming and can limit space for exercise if the cage is crowded with toys. The placement of cage often has an impact to the psychological comfort of the bird. A solid wall on at least one side of the cage to allow hiding is ideal for timid and sensitive juvenile birds. Wooden or carboard boxes can be provided in the cage as hiding places for additional security. In contrast, birds that are confident and highly social may prefer to be in the center of activity at home. Caution should be exercised in avoiding view of predators such as hawks or dogs when the cage is placed near windows. Sensory Sensory enrichment involves aspects of visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory or taste which helps in the development of brain and prevent neophobia. Parrots can see into fluorescent and ultraviolet spectra which may influence their preferences with visual enrichment. Many have distinct color preferences which is useful in selecting toys or introducing foods to their likes. For instance, the owner can avoid placing the cage near furniture or walls of color to which the bird may dislike or provoke phobic behavior. Other forms of visual enrichment include mirror, television, videotapes, or digital recordings can be provided to birds that are home alone to reduce boredom. Auditory enrichment includes music and nature sound, and birds tend to enjoy higher pitched, and fast paced music. Nutritional